Posted in Featured, Prêt-à-Porter on Jul 1st, 2010
Nerd Boyfriend is one of the most handsome, most brilliant websites we’ve ever come across. It is a word-less blog featuring photos of suitably attired men matched with the clothing and accessories to achieve the look. The extensive “nerd boyfriend” directory ranges from the fictional to the iconic, from Marty McFly to Bob Dylan. The [...]
Posted in Featured on Apr 30th, 2010
Killspencer turns “used in combat” military tarps into comfortable, functional bags for everyday use. Only the utmost care and craftsmanship go into porting your laptops & sundries. Industrial duty buckling and one way release snap fasteners reference the materials’ original use, and elevate the canvas into beautiful, resilient products. Made in the U.S.A, Los Angeles [...]
We will be back stateside in a few days, but right now, we are basking in modern and efficient Swedish design. Design House Stockholm is one of our favorite places to shop for all things cool-looking.
Vi ses senare…see you later!
Posted in Featured, Prêt-à-Porter on Mar 30th, 2010
First things first, Iceland is cold. When the wind blows in off the white caps and black water, you recognize this is a people who would know a thing or two about staying warm. The designers at Farmers Market make traditional Icelandic wool sweaters, tailored with sophistication and style. Vikings and socialites agree, this is Nordic beauty [...]
Posted in Featured, Prêt-à-Porter on Mar 29th, 2010
We’re glad to see our friend, Dana at Made, is on the same page. She created an adorable dress for her daughter out of a very familiar looking fabric. How sickeningly cute would it be for Mom to wear a red Shuffleboard dress paired with her daughter’s “Christmas in July” dress?
Dana’s site is filled with [...]
Posted in Featured on Mar 2nd, 2010
Hard back leather “book” case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro by Twelve South. Makes him look learned.
Classic leather driving gloves to keep her cool behind the wheel.
Elin Jönsson works outfits together and takes photos of them. She does it because its so fun to do, always has been. Her blog, Elinkan (now part of several that comprise, Radar Magazine), is an amazing example of doing something for the sake of loving it, and finding the result is valuable and a joy [...]
Posted in Featured on Jan 11th, 2010
I know how often the ladies of Animal Head Vintage think about you. As they scour each thrift store and estate sale, while renting trucks to carry spoils of the World’s Longest Yard Sale… these women have you in mind gathering the things you always hope to uncover.
Style and taste is what you’ll find unique [...]
Posted in Featured on Dec 21st, 2009
Jonathan H. Kanarekis is a haberdasher. A dealer in men’s fashion and sundries. When was the last time you had access to one of those?
Proprietor of the Los Angeles-based Jake Vintage, Johnathan purveys the highest quality of vintage menswear and sartorial advice. An infinite resource of do’s and don’ts, he’ll walk you through his beautifully [...]
Posted in Featured on Dec 9th, 2009
Fashion Noted
Note to Fashion Noted:
We love your blog. We love your unique and concise format. We love the familiarity of your conversations with the fashion failing and fabulous. Our only request is please post more. We want it all – more often.
Note to Reader:
Fashion Noted is stylist Lisa Hong, doling out advice and admiration where’ere [...]
